Cochin – Madurai (266 km / 6hrs)

Pick up from hotel, railway station or airport in the morning. Thereafter, drive to Madurai, a one of its kind city which is built around the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and unwind with a comfy overnight stay. The Meenakshi Amman Temple is regarded as the ritual as well as geographical center of Madurai. Another uniqueness of this city is that different names are given to it like "Koodal", "Malligai Maanagar", "Naanmadakoodal" and "Thirualavai"; however, it is more popular as Madurai. The name Madurai has been derived from the word 'Madhura', which means sweetness. It is believed that Lord Shiva showered divine and sweet nectar from his matted hair over the city, and thus, the place got its name.